US8753105B2 - Manufacturing apparatus and method - Google Patents
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- the invention relates to the configuration and operation of an apparatus for producing a three-dimensional object using an additive manufacturing process.
- the invention relates to the configuration of a machine for rapid manufacturing or rapid prototyping such as a selective laser sintering (SLS) or selective laser melting (SLM) process.
- SLS selective laser sintering
- SLM selective laser melting
- Additive manufacturing or rapid prototyping methods for producing three-dimensional components are well known in the art (see for example U.S. Pat. No. 4,863,538-Deckard).
- additive manufacturing including consolidation of powder materials and curing of polymeric resins.
- This invention relates to methods that involve powders. Such methods involve a layer-by-layer consolidation of powder material using a focused energy beam, such as a laser beam or an electron beam.
- a focused energy beam such as a laser beam or an electron beam.
- freeform fabrication processes was restricted to the production of prototypes by sintering together layers of powder particles.
- SLS selective laser sintering
- SLM selective laser melting
- the build surface is lowered by the thickness of the newly consolidated layer and a further layer of powder is spread over the surface. Again, the surface is irradiated with a laser beam in portions of the layer that correspond to a cross-section of the three-dimensional article, the newly consolidated layer being joined to the initial consolidated layer. This process is repeated until the component is completed.
- FIG. 1 illustrates a typical arrangement of a build chamber 20 in a prior art rapid prototyping system 10 .
- the build chamber 20 defines a space 25 above a lowerable build platform 30 and is constructed with sufficient integrity to be flooded with inert gas at a slightly elevated pressure.
- the build chamber 20 contains a powder dispensing and coating apparatus 40 for spreading powder 45 over the surface of the build platform and a window in an upper wall of the chamber 50 allows optical access to a laser beam 55 for irradiating powder spread at a build surface 35 .
- any sintering and/or melting operations at the point of interaction between the laser beam and powder 56 occur in a low oxygen atmosphere.
- the build chamber is supplied with a number of different gas transport circuits 60 , 70 , 80 , each gas transport circuit having its own pump 61 , 71 , 81 , and its own filter 62 , 72 , 82 .
- the build platform is arranged to be lowerable within the bore 95 of a build cylinder 90 , which allows the build surface 35 to remain in substantially the same position within the machine while an object 100 is built up from successive powder layers.
- the build platform is typically lowered by a piston mechanism 110 and its edge 32 incorporates a seal 33 that engages with the bore 95 of the build cylinder 90 to prevent egress of powder 45 from the build cylinder.
- Gas transport devices such as pumps, valves and pipes are all prone to leaks, particularly at connection points. Any oxygen leaking into such a point in the gas transport system can compromise the integrity of the low oxygen atmosphere in the build chamber.
- the invention provides an apparatus for manufacturing a three-dimensional object and a method of forming a three-dimensional object as defined in the appended independent claims to which reference should now be made. Preferred or advantageous features of the invention are defined in dependent sub-claims.
- an apparatus for manufacturing a three-dimensional object by layerwise, or layer by layer, consolidation of powder comprises a lowerable build platform for supporting the object during manufacture and a sealable chamber for controlling the atmosphere surrounding the object.
- the apparatus is arranged so as to allow maintenance of a controlled atmosphere, for example a low oxygen atmosphere, both above and below the build platform.
- a controlled atmosphere for example a low oxygen atmosphere
- an inert, low oxygen, atmosphere is maintained only in the region above a build platform.
- This inert atmosphere is usually maintained at a different pressure from the pressure below the platform. If the pressure above the platform is greater than below, powder is naturally forced between a seal existing between the build platform and a bore of a build cylinder that the platform slides within.
- the composition of the atmosphere is also maintained, i.e. low oxygen both above and below the build platform. This means that, if powder is trapped in the seal, any back leakage of gas from below the build platform will not compromise the build atmosphere.
- the build cylinder which defines a build volume, is not necessarily circular. In fact the build cylinder is more likely to be of square or rectangular cross-section.
- the apparatus is constructed such that low pressure or a vacuum pressure can be applied both above and below the build platform.
- the construction of the apparatus must be of high integrity, i.e. free of cracks and apertures that open to the external environment, and must be sealable at any points of access to the external environment.
- Methods of adapting access openings of a chamber for vacuum use are well known in the art, for example, the use of O-ring seals on doors.
- the apparatus allows the application of an over pressure both above and below the build platform.
- the apparatus further comprises means for connection to a gas supply for maintaining an inert gas atmosphere both above and below the build platform.
- a gas supply for maintaining an inert gas atmosphere both above and below the build platform.
- Such means could, for example, be a gas valve connection for connecting to a cylinder of inert gas, such as argon or nitrogen.
- the apparatus comprises two separate sealable chambers.
- An upper chamber or build chamber allows the atmosphere surrounding the object and in the region of the build surface to be controlled and a lower chamber allows the atmosphere on the lower side of the build platform to be controlled.
- This may be advantageous as the operation of the apparatus may require specific inert gas flows near the object, for instance an optical shield flow. It may be simpler to provide these specific gas flows if the build chamber is separate to a further sealable chamber for controlling the atmosphere below the build surface.
- a valve or opening extends between the chambers allowing pressure and/or gas composition and/or temperature to be equalised.
- the apparatus may include one or more pumps for evacuating air from the chamber or chambers, supplying an overpressure of gas and for driving any gas circuits within the apparatus.
- At least one and preferably all pumps are contained within an inert atmosphere, preferably within the lower chamber.
- At least one and preferably all gas-valves on the apparatus are contained within an inert atmosphere.
- any gas transport circuit of the apparatus may also be advantageous that substantially all elements of any gas transport circuit of the apparatus are housed in inert atmosphere or low oxygen atmosphere preferably within the lower chamber.
- the advantage of maintaining the gas transport devices, elements, and pumps within a controlled atmosphere is that, if any of the elements develops a leak then the leak has the composition of the controlled atmosphere of the build chamber. Gas leaked into the pump or circuit is therefore of substantially the same composition as the gas within the circuit and should not substantially affect the integrity of the component.
- the housing of gas transfer components in a low oxygen atmosphere may substantially improve the reliability of the apparatus and thus the reproducibility of objects formed using the apparatus.
- Pumps and valves forming part of a gas transport circuit may be included within the term gas transport devices. Likewise, the pumps and valves for pumping out the build chamber of an apparatus and for maintaining an inert gas supply may also be included within this term. It is advantageous that any joints in the pipework of a gas transport circuit or gas transport system are also maintained within the controlled atmosphere. It is further advantageous that substantially all of the pipework itself is maintained within the controlled atmosphere.
- the apparatus has a build platform that comprises part of and is lowerable within the bore of a build cylinder.
- the build cylinder defines a build volume and the build platform lowers into the build cylinder to ensure that the build surface of the object remains at substantially the same level within the apparatus as successive layers are added to the object or work piece.
- the entire build cylinder is removably mounted within the apparatus such that it can be simply and swiftly removed at the end of a forming operation and replaced with a new build cylinder.
- the entire build cylinder is mounted such that it can be surrounded by a controlled, or low oxygen, atmosphere during operation of the apparatus.
- the invention provides a method of forming a three-dimensional object by layerwise consolidation of powder comprising the steps of controlling the atmosphere surrounding both an upper and lower portion of a lowerable build platform and consolidating portions of successive layers of powder at a build surface supported on the upper surface of the build platform in order to form the object.
- consolidation of portions of the successive layers will be achieved by means of a focused laser beam.
- the atmosphere above and below the build platform is controlled to be the same pressure and/or temperature and/or composition.
- Particularly preferably upper and lower portions of the build platform contact an atmosphere in separately sealable chambers and the method further comprises the step of equalising the pressure between these two chambers.
- FIG. 1 illustrates schematically the gas flow circuits and build chamber in a typical prior art powder processing apparatus.
- FIG. 2 illustrates the configuration of chambers and gas transport systems in an apparatus according to the invention.
- FIGS. 3 and 4 illustrate alternative configurations of gas transport systems in an apparatus according to the invention.
- an additive manufacturing apparatus 200 includes a build chamber or process chamber 220 that can be sealed from the external environment and encloses a build surface 235 on which a three-dimensional object 300 can be formed.
- the build chamber 220 houses a powder spreading means 240 , for spreading a layer of powder 245 over the build surface 235 , and allows optical access to a high powered laser beam 255 for scanning over the build surface 235 to consolidate successive layers of powder.
- the build surface 235 is supported by a build platform 230 that is reciprocally moveable within the bore 295 of a build cylinder 290 such that it can be lowered to accommodate the object 300 as it is formed layer by layer.
- the build platform 230 is sealably engaged with the bore 295 of the build cylinder 290 to maintain the atmosphere within the build chamber and to prevent egress of powder 245 .
- This is achieved by seals 233 , for example silicone seals, associated with an edge 232 of the build platform 230 that physically engage with the bore 290 of the build cylinder.
- seals 233 for example silicone seals, associated with an edge 232 of the build platform 230 that physically engage with the bore 290 of the build cylinder.
- the atmosphere directly above the build platform is subject to the atmosphere 225 of the build chamber even as the build platform is lowered.
- the apparatus further defines a lower chamber 320 in which the atmosphere 325 may be similarly controlled.
- This lower chamber 320 allows the atmosphere below the build platform 230 to be controlled.
- the upper and lower chambers 220 , 320 are coupled to each other via an opening 330 that allows the pressure in each chamber to be equalised.
- an opening 330 that allows the pressure in each chamber to be equalised.
- a filter within the opening to prevent powder and soot from entering the lower chamber.
- a single pump 450 for generating and maintaining atmosphere in both upper and lower chambers is situated within the lower chamber.
- the pump is connected to a degassing valve 455 for communication with the external atmosphere and to first 465 , second 475 , and third 485 circuit valves for supplying gas to first 460 , second 470 , and third 480 gas circuits within the build chamber 220 .
- a filter 462 is also disposed in line within the gas circuits.
- the pump 450 , the valves 465 , 475 , 485 , and ducting or piping comprising the gas circuits 460 , 470 , 480 are substantially entirely contained within the lower chamber 320 . This allows the gas transport circuits to be surrounded by a low oxygen atmosphere such that any leaks do not substantially affect the integrity of the formed product.
- degassing valve 455 is opened and pump 450 is activated to degas both upper and lower chambers to a rough vacuum. Once the atmosphere has been degassed, degassing valve 455 is closed and the upper and lower chambers are backfilled with argon to a pressure of about 10 millibar. The backfilling with argon provides an elevated pressure in both upper and lower chambers to give an assurance that oxygen will not be able to leak in.
- pump 450 operates via first 465 , second 475 , and third 485 circuit valves to provide flow through each of the gas circuits. These valves are adjustable to allow independent control of gas flow into the build chamber through each circuit.
- one of the gas flow circuits is a ‘gas blanket’ circuit.
- This circuit enables a shroud of inert gas to be formed over the build surface to protect the component as it is formed.
- the gas blanket circuit enters the build chamber at a low level.
- one of the gas flow circuits is an “optical shield” circuit.
- This circuit supplies a high velocity planar stream of gas at a high level within the chamber to protect the optical equipment from soot and particle build-up.
- the optical shield circuit enters the build chamber via a narrow slit high in the chamber.
- Each gas circuit may have its own outlet from the build chamber.
- the gas circuits combine within the build chamber and exit the build chamber via a single outlet 466 and gas passes through first and second filters 500 , 510 .
- the first filter 500 after the gas has exited the build chamber removes any particles of powder and most soot from the gas stream.
- the second filter 510 is a High efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter that removes fine dust.
- HEPA High efficiency particulate air
- the build cylinder 290 defining the build volume is mounted within the lower chamber (with the build surface within the upper chamber) and can be quickly removed once a component has been completed.
- the build cylinder 290 which at the end of a build contains the consolidated object 300 surrounded by unconsolidated powder 245 , can be removed and unloaded at a remote site. This not only reduces downtime of the machine between builds, but also allows potentially hazardous powder to be unloaded from the chamber in a safe location.
- FIGS. 3 and 4 An alternative gas flow system for an apparatus according to the invention is schematically illustrated in FIGS. 3 and 4 (All elements other than the gas flow circuits are the same as described above in relation to FIG. 2 ).
- the gas flow circuit is situated outside the lower chamber.
- a single exhaust 600 leads out of the chamber and a gas circuit passes through a first filter 610 and a second HEPA filter 620 .
- the circuit also is includes first valve 630 , second valve 640 and a pump 650 .
- the pump can act on the circuit or can pump to atmosphere via exhaust 655 .
- the pump 650 acts via first valve 630 to degas the lower chamber 325 to a rough vacuum pressure. Argon is then backfilled into the chamber via an inlet 660 until the pressure is about 10 millibar. There is a connection between the build chamber and the lower chamber to enable pressures and compositions to be equalised.
- the pump 650 acts to transport gas through the gas flow circuits. Gas leaving the build chamber at the exhaust 600 passes in turn through the first filter 610 and the second filter 620 .
- the second valve 640 allows the gas circuit to be split into two parts.
- a first part 700 enters the build chamber at a high level and acts as an optical shield or air knife to protect optical elements of the apparatus.
- a second part 710 enters the build chamber at a low level and acts as a gas blanket for protecting the build surface.
- an optical shield pump 720 could be optionally added to the circuit to enable higher pressure to be delivered to apertures opening into the build chamber in order to form the optical shield.
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